Obituaries

Karen Jeanette McKnight

Karen Jeanette McKnight

Oct 6, 2026

Karen J. McKnight, 66, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

She was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on June 19, 1960, daughter of George Lewis and Ernestine (Harris) Lewis. Karen was united in marriage to Marty McKnight and together they spent 27 years together making a life they loved and enjoyed. She spent most of her working years...

Caroline Mary Wozniak

Caroline Mary Wozniak

Sep 20, 2026

Caroline Mary Kulasiewicz Wozniak, 93, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, at her home. Caroline was born in 1933 and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended college at Cardinal Stritch. Her bachelor’s degrees were in music and education. After graduation, she met and married Gilbert Valentine Wozniak in 1955. She was a domestic engineer for her...

Linda Marie Pringle

Linda Marie Pringle

Sep 19, 2026

Linda Marie Pringle, 78, of Wiseman, Arkansas, passed away, Saturday, September 19, 2026, surrounded by her family in her home.

She was born in Waterville, Maine, on October 31, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph Victor and Victoria (Lincoln) Giroux. Linda spent her life as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was united in marriage to Joe...

Johnnie L Shelton

Johnnie L Shelton

Sep 15, 2026

Johnnie Lee Shelton, of Franklin, Arkansas, passed away on September 15, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 23, 1929, in Franklin, Arkansas to George Thomas and Estie Shelton.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Forces and the United States Air Force as a flight line firefighter during the Korean War. He retired from...

Harry "Paul" DePaul Hamblin, Jr.

Harry "Paul" DePaul Hamblin, Jr.

Aug 18, 2026

Harry DePaul Hamblin, Jr., better known as Paul, 66, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 24, 1960, son of the late Harry DePaul Hamblin, Sr. and Dorothy Almeda (West) Hamblin. Paul loved his family, his dog, Beau and all things Razorback. He enjoyed fishing, video...

Ricky Price

Ricky Price

Jul 31, 2026

Ricky Joe Price, 57, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 31,2026 at his home.

He was born November 12, 1968, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Margie (White) Vetter.

Ricky spent his working years in construction and dedicated himself to his work at Crown Point, a job he dearly loved. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing and he lived by his...

Ronald J Brooks

Ronald J Brooks

Jul 29, 2026

Ronald John Brooks, 88, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Cherokee Village, Arkansas.

He was born May 1, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, son of the late Sam and Emma (Bolhkn) Brooks. Ronald was united in marriage to Joan Frances St. Peter. 

Ronald was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas,...

Virginia "Ginny" Carolyn Adams

Virginia "Ginny" Carolyn Adams

Jun 1, 2026

Virginia “Ginny” Carolyn Adams, 88, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away, Monday, June 1, 2026, at her home in Horseshoe Bend.

She was born in Rochester, New York, on August 13, 1937, daughter of the late Willis L. and Grace W. (Foreman) Simmons.

Ginny lived and worked at Kodak in Rochester until she moved to California in 1958, where she also worked...

John David Younger, Jr.

John David Younger, Jr.

May 29, 2026

John David Younger, Jr., better known as Jack, age 91, formerly of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; Punta Gorda, Florida; and Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Fargo, North Dakota.

Jack was born on March 25, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John David Younger and Ann (Drolenga) Younger. He proudly served his...

Gregory Mark Gasaway

Gregory Mark Gasaway

May 4, 2026

Gregory Mark Gasaway, 72, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 17, 1954, to the late Carl and Kathryn Margaret McCormick Gasaway.

Greg obtained his masters degree and worked in higher education as a college professor teaching music, business and speech....

Colleen Mae Teegarden

Colleen Mae Teegarden

Apr 17, 2026

Colleen Mae Teegarden, 62, of Oxford, Arkansas, passed away Friday, April 17,2026 at her home in Oxford.

She was born April 27, 1963, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Tim and Norma Blodgett. Colleen was united in marriage to David Teegarden in Menomonie, Wisconsin and they shared 47 years together.

Colleen was a member of the Christ Lutheran church. She spent nineteen years...

John W. Van Dyke

John W. Van Dyke

Apr 15, 2026

John W. Van Dyke, age 69, of Franklin, passed away with his wife, Jeannie, and fur buddy, Skipper, by his side on April 15, 2026. John was born on October 3, 1956, in Appleton, WI the son of the late William and Joan Van Dyke.

John grew up in Kaukauna, WI. As a younger man he played basketball, volleyball and was...

Ashley Elizabeth Condon

Ashley Elizabeth Condon

Apr 3, 2026

Ashley Elizabeth Condon, 36, of Horseshoe Bend, departed this life on Friday, April 3,2026 in Howell County Missouri. She was born in Morris, Illinois, on August 17, 1898, to Timothy and Monique Deno.

Ashley was employed with her online business, Minte AI, where she was able to share her creative mind in her artistic and colorful artwork. She had previously worked...

Rodrick Robert Temple

Rodrick Robert Temple

Mar 20, 2026

Rodrick Robert Temple, 86, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2026. He was born October 18, 1939, in Clinton, Pennsylvania to Sherman and Harriet (Selfe) Temple.

Rod lived a full and vibrant life. During his career, he worked as a casino manager aboard the Pacific Princess, famously known as “The Love Boat”, and later...

Leone May Mendoza

Leone May Mendoza

Mar 15, 2026

Leone May Mendoza, 93, of Horseshoe Bend, departed this life on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Salem. She was born in Fairfax, Missouri, on April 25, 1932, to J. B. (Brian) Hopkins and Opal Hopkins.

Leone had a career with computers at the Intel Corporation. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, cooking, bingo, playing cards and her most favorite thing was spending time...

Gerald David Catton

Gerald David Catton

Mar 13, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” David Catton, 72, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed from this walk of life on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Salem, Arkansas.

He was born in Peoria, Illinois, on December 13, 1953, to Floyd and Jessie (Loveless) Catton.

Jerry served our country in the United States Marine Corps. During his working years, he was a steel worker. Jerry was united in...

Nicky Lynn Staton

Nicky Lynn Staton

Mar 8, 2026

Nicky Lynn Staton, 50, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She was born on February 25, 1976, in Richmond, Virginia, to Roger Lee and Cheryl Ann (Vroman) Staton.

Nicky is survived by mother Cheryl Staton of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; brothers Roger Staton, Jr. and James Staton both of Pennsylvania and aunts and uncles Archie Vroman,...

Michael Kirkhart

Michael Kirkhart

Mar 3, 2026

Michael Allen Kirkhart, 67, of Horseshoe Bend, departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Salem. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 5, 1958, to Willard Lloyd Kirkhart and Patricia Ann Kirkhart.

Michael served our country in the United States Navy in active and reserve service. He later spent his working years in the construction business, mainly at...

Eleanor "Ellen" Bernice Love

Eleanor "Ellen" Bernice Love

Feb 27, 2026

Eleanor “Ellen” Bernice Love, 79, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed from this walk of life on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Ash Flat, Arkansas.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 18, 1946, daughter of the late Stanley and Adel Burnicks. Ellen was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Love on July 9, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois. During her working...

Jan Franklin Wise

Jan Franklin Wise

Feb 17, 2026

Jan Franklin Wise, 86, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026.

Born February 12th 1940, Jan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was centered on his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Wise, and his eldest son, Brian Scott Wise. Their memories remained close to his heart throughout his life.

He is...